The moths (mostly nocturnal) and butterflies (mostly diurnal) together make up the taxonomic order Lepidoptera.
Scientifically, these moths are organised into about 80 families,[2] but the status of some is controversial and several recent changes have been suggested.
[1] This is a list of moth species which have been recorded in Australia.
The list covers the continent of Australia and Tasmania and includes islands close to the mainland.
This page provides a link to detailed lists of these moths by family.